PERSIMMONS

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Hachiya

Hachiya is a popular astringent variety because of the large deep red-orange fruit. It is sweet, flavorful, when soft-ripe. The ripened flesh is tender, juicy and sweet - great for cooking, drying and eating fresh. The tree grows vigorously.

Ripens in November. Zones 8-11

Giant Fuyu - Gosho

One of the deepest red colors of any persimmon when fully ripe, Gosho’s large fruit are roundish with flattened ends. Flesh is non-astringent, supple, juicy and even sweeter than regular Fuyu. The tree somewhat dwarf, disease resistant, and bears regularly. Ripens in late October. Zones 8-11

Fuyu

The most popular persimmon in Japan, Fuyu bears fruit that are large, reddish-orange with a flat shape. Being non-astringent, the sweet flavor and smooth texture can be enjoyed even before it is fully ripe. It will bear at a young age, and is a heavy producer so fruit thinning is usually necessary to ensure large fruit.

Ripens in November. Zones 8-11

Planting Information

A beautiful tree in its own right, Asian persimmons bear a luscious sweet fruit. Being more tropical in nature, and injured or killed below 10°F, they can be successfully grown in Zones 8-11 and with protection in lower Zone 7. Because of this tenderness,

we can not guarantee these trees above Zone 8.

Plant in full sun for best blooming and ripening. A wide variety of soil types are tolerated, preferring a loam soil. Not for the impatient, these trees do not leaf out until summer temperatures reach and maintain in the 90°'s. The fruit continue to ripen and become sweeter after picking. Bears in 4-7 years.